Canary Flex

Weatherproof ; Rechargeable battery ; Easy-to-use app ; Unique membership benefits

No local storage ; Battery not user-replaceable

It’s clear that Canary has put a lot of thought and effort into the Flex. It is well made, easy to use, and effective. No matter how approachable it may be, however, some people will still have to get over the “creepy” factor before installing an...

Can be plugged in or work on battery power. Nice mounting hardware.

Currently does not work well with mesh networks. Battery life issues. Image quality leaves room for improvement.

Canary makes an excellent all-in-one security system for inside the home, and PCMag can continue to recommend the Canary All-In-One with confidence. But while the hardware for the Flex is promising, particularly the range of unique mounting options,...

Simple to set up ; Discrete yet distinctive design ; Smooth 30 frames per second video ; Tripod-style or magnetic mount ; 1 day recording of clips without subscription ; Alexa integration

No MicroSD slot for recording ; In wireless operation, slow to connect to live view ; Comparatively expensive cloud subscription ; Lacks built-in floodlight for color night view ; Lacks built-in siren

Every step of the unboxing, setup and operation gave the impression of quality and simplicity associated with a well-known fruit-based computer company except for one thing... Live view could be faster when used wirelessly. Our main complaint (which...

Good video quality, useful non-subscription services, weatherproof, wireless

Real time viewing can be choppy, must be taken down and recharged periodically

The Canary Flex is a great alternative to the if you don't want to pay for a subscription, but it is slightly hampered by its poor real time viewing performance.

Good image quality ; Relatively inexpensive ; Nicely-designed app

Limited features without subscription ; No HomeKit support yet

The Canary Flex is a great option for those that want a versatile camera that can be used both inside and outside the house, especially if you aren't looking for modern niceties like a “works with Nest” stamp or extensive smart home support. The Canary...

Canary's $199/£159 Flex installs fast, it's well designed and its app is easy to navigate. It's also a highly versatile camera that can watch over your house from pretty much anywhere.

The Flex is limited to 720p HD live streaming, it has a smaller 116-degree field of view and it currently only works with Wink for smart home integrations.

The Canary Flex isn't perfect, but its adaptability, simple app interface and excellent design make it a great choice for anyone who needs a lot of flexibility in their home security setup.